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You know those terrible leg cramps that come out of nowhere? They may be named after a drunken baseball pitcher. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How Herd Immunity Works

May 12, 2020 1:08:15 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Herd immunity is an epidemiological concept that if enough people are inoculated against a disease the rest of us won’t get it. It’s been useful in holding back diseases like polio and measles, but we have vaccines for them. We don’t have one for Covid-19. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

SYSK Selects: How Caving Works

May 09, 2020 0:55:10 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

Entrances to the underworld have been places of wonder for eons, and humans have ventured into caves to sleep, hunt, create art and explore. Thanks to the hobby of caving, that tradition continues today. Get all this plus Chuck discussing his caving experience, in this classic episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Zippers: Humans’ Greatest Invention? No, But Still Good

May 07, 2020 0:59:56 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

The zipper may be the most unsung invention we humans have ever come up with. Prior to zippers, everyone walked around like idiots with nothing but buttons to hold their clothes together. The zipper changed all that. The zipper changed everything. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Short Stuff: Gibtown: Sideshow Central

May 06, 2020 0:15:32 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

There was a glorious time in American history when circus sideshow performers lived together in a small town in Florida. Learn about the fascinating history of Gibtown today! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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May 05, 2020 0:58:25 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

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SYSK Selects: How do dogs perceive time?

May 02, 2020 0:32:04 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

A dog that knows exactly when its owners will arrive home every day seems to have a human perception of time, but in fact, they perceive time very differently than we do. Find out more about how dogs view time in this classic episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Agatha Christie: Queen of the Murder Mystery

April 30, 2020 0:58:42 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

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Short Stuff: Mullets: 'Nuff Said

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Business in the front, you know the rest. Listen in as we discuss the lifestyle choice that is the mullet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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April 28, 2020 1:00:50 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

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SYSK Selects: How the U.S. Postal Service Works

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